Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2024)

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581: TV Guide - Sunday 25th August 2:52

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep694: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 24/08/2024 8:53

1h ago8:53

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about accessible finance with Capital One, talking to Optometry Today, a new leadership programme and the Paralympics.. If you, or someone you know, would like inform…

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581: TV Guide - Saturday 24th August 2:46

2d ago2:46

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep692: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Pericles, AD Theatre Review 6:18

2h ago6:18

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing a stirring tale of love, hope and miracles with the Royal Shakespeare Company’…

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386: Isabel Ashdown - One Girl, One Summer 57:45

3h ago57:45

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This week, Robert Kirkwood chats to Isabel Ashdown about her new book One Girl, One Summer which sees a return to Highcap in Dorset and a reappearance of DS Ali Samson. We also find some brand new audiobooks available from RNIB.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep643: Paralympic Fan Zone Events Launch 6:21

2d ago6:21

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This time sports fans will be able to enjoy the Paralympic game sin a very different way, as Ocean Outdoor together with Paralympics GB are putting on Fan Zone events in different locations around the country for fans to get together, connect with each other and soak up the atmosphere of the games. Hubert has been speaking to Ocean Outdoor to find …

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S2 Ep689: Blind Leading 2024: Ballet with Scottish Ballet 17:50

3h ago17:50

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Now time to head to the ballet as our David Hogg is put through his paces by Scottish Ballet’s Matthrew Broadbent in the return of Blind Leading…By RNIB Connect Radio

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580: TV Guide - Friday 23rd August 3:13

3d ago3:13

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep691: Social Media Update 20th August 2024 8:36

9h ago8:36

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep659: Millie’s Sight Loss Story – Visualising Art Description: 4:49

9h ago4:49

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep659: Guide Dog Blogs – Chris Wallace – Shopping and Restaurants 6:46

9h ago6:46

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On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags, this time all about going shopping and visiting restaurants.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep690: Taking On The 24 Peaks Challenge For SeeAbility 11:53

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The charity SeeAbility celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a very special physical challenge taking place to mark the occasion. You can find out more about the challenge and donate at the SeeAbility website - 24 Peaks. 24 Hours. | SeeAbility Image: Jack and Michael on a training run together, they hold a …

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S2 Ep687: Visionary August Update 7:06

2h ago7:06

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How does Visionary work with their membership organisations? Amelia spoke to Amy Pearman from Visionary, Deirdre Aitken from Highland BlindCraft and Laura Lindsay from Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society. Learn more about Visionary here - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary Learn more about Highland BlindCraft here - Home - Highland Blindcraft …

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580: TV Guide - Thursday 22nd August 3:08

4d ago3:08

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep686: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description 8:28

3h ago8:28

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also desc…

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580: TV Guide - Wednesday 21st August 3:21

5d ago3:21

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep642: 'Down The Line' - Episode 4 9:15

3h ago9:15

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back on the first round of action in the Premier League.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep640: Rowing is a Great Sport for Blind and Partially Sighted People…. 5:16

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With the great British Olympic Rowing Team coming back from Paris with 8 medals and the Paralympics GB Rowing squad including visually impaired rower Sam Murray hoping for medals in Paris too. Have you ever wondered about taking up rowing as a blind or partially sighted person whether that might just be for pleasure or maybe having your sights on r…

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S2 Ep640: Paralympics GB Rower Sam Murray on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games 7:21

5h ago7:21

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With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. At the home of British Rowing in Caversham just outside Reading and on the edge of the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing La…

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S2 Ep658: VocalEyes What’s On 20 August 2024 7:58

2h ago7:58

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…

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526: Tech Talk 526: 'Tech Selector' Tool From Guide Dogs, Ali Long Interview 55:10

4h ago55:10

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This week, a very special conversation with RNIB’s Ali Long who explores some of the ways which RNIB has changed over the last 35 years. Plus, Hubert has been hearing about a new technology tool available from Guide Dogs. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or…

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S2 Ep641: Mona Jethwa - The Way I Play 8:39

4d ago8:39

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A BBC documentary sets out to explore the intersectionality of race and disability in Welsh sport, it's hosted by ‘VI Rugby’ player Mona Jethwa. Hywel Davies has been hearing more. You can watch the documentary by following this link - New Voices from Wales - Series 7: 3. The Way I Play - BBC iPlayer…

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S2 Ep685: Thomas Pocklington Trust Cut it Back Campaign 3:16

2h ago3:16

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Our David Hogg finds out about Thomas Pocklington Trust’s new Cut it Back Campaign…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep684: Unusual Ice Creams Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 6:19

2h ago6:19

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Have you had an ice cream in the company of monkeys? Well, Jonathan Abro shares the unusual locations and flavours he's encountered on his global ice cream tastings. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows Jonathan Abro, a white middle-aged man holding a white cane, sat …

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S2 Ep683: Ice Cream Adventures Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 5:31

2h ago5:31

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Let's take a world tour of the world's best ice creams with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at M…

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S2 Ep682: Norway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro 5:37

2h ago5:37

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We'll join Jonathan Abro in the majestic fjords of Norway. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mou…

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S2 Ep681: Swiss Getaway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro 5:30

2h ago5:30

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We'll visit the picturesque mountains of Switzerland with Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. …

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S2 Ep680: Iceland Long Weekend Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 5:41

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We'll join Jonathan Abro on his tour of Europe as he visits Iceland for a long weekend. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount…

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S2 Ep679: RNIB has launched a new Sooty Collection Box to mark his 75th Birthday 4:17

3h ago4:17

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Since 1955, Sooty has entertained generations of children through stage shows and TV and has been a lifelong friend of RNIB. The boxes have been updated to ‘reflect the 21st century’. People giving contactlessly will be able to donate any amount they like and also register for Gift Aid.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep679: LGBTQ+ Community Connect Group 4:29

1d ago4:29

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Our David Hogg chats to RNIB’s Una Mulgrew about this RNIB LGBTQ+ Connect GroupBy RNIB Connect Radio

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580: TV Guide - Tuesday 20th August 3:09

6d ago3:09

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep639: Fen Tigers To Host European Goalball Championship Matches 8:04

4d ago8:04

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Some of the world’s best goalball players will be making their way to the UK in 2025. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the Fen Tigers’ plans for hosting the one of the biggest tournaments in the sport. You can find out more about the Fen Tigers and the European Goalball Championship on their Facebook page - Facebook Image: Fen Tigers Goalball lo…

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S2 Ep672: Travel - Roundtable 32:06

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Dreaming of a new adventure? We brought together Lucy Ashton from Seable Holidays, blind and deaf writer Tony Giles and Blind Adventurer Jonathan Abro to speak all things travel. Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues on RNIB Connect Radio every Wednesday from 1 pm on The Lunch Break. Learn more about Seable Holidays on their website - Seable | Holidays …

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S2 Ep678: Hair and Care Copenhagen Fashion Week Jane Manley and Anna Cofone 10:41

1d ago10:41

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Hair & Care’s goal is to make the fashion industry more accessible. David Hogg spoke to their founder, Anna Cofone, and RNIB’s Jane Manely – a Hair & Care volunteer – about their time at Copenhagen Fashion Week.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep637: Paralympics GB Silver Swimming Medalist Rebecca Redfern MBE on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games 6:33

4h ago6:33

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With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. With 5 Paralympics GB visually impaired swimmers competing in the swimming competition starting on 29 August 2024…

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S2 Ep636: Paralympics GB Judo Gold Medalist Chris Skelley MBE on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games 6:05

4h ago6:05

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With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Tokyo 2020 Paralympics GB Judo Gold medal champion Chris Skelley MB…

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580: TV Guide - Monday 19th August 3:38

7d ago3:38

3:38

By RNIB Connect Radio

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580: TV Guide - Sunday 18th August 2:51

8d ago2:51

2:51

By RNIB Connect Radio

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580: TV Guide - Saturday 17th August 3:03

9d ago3:03

3:03

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep676: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Wizard of Oz, AD Theatre Review 6:37

1h ago6:37

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar is reviewing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as the tour of the London Palladium production visited the W…

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385: Narrator special with Adjoa Andoh, Martin Jarvis and Derek Jacobi 57:45

7d ago57:45

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Today's Read On features three very distinctive voices, Adjoa Andoh on being the voice of the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Derek Jacobi on bringing characters to life off the page and we get a masterclass in narration from Martin Jarvis. All that plus some new books available in audio from RNIB.…

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S2 Ep677: RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer's Weekly Update 8:02

4d ago8:02

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Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week it is all about access for blind and partially sighted people as Matt started by talking about accessible voting following on from the handing in of a letter to No 10 Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon callin…

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579: TV Guide - Friday 16th August 3:21

10d ago3:21

3:21

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep675: 'Surfability' South Wales Surf School 10:58

5h ago10:58

10:58

Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There’s a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Find out more about Surfability at their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC Image: A surfer stands on top of a surfb…

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S2 Ep674: RNIB Calls on the Government to Make Voting Finally Accessible for Blind and Partially Sighted Voters 7:55

5h ago7:55

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On the afternoon of Wednesday 14 August 2024 a group of RNIB campaigners including RNIB Chair Anna Tylor and RNIB Volunteer Paul Goddard handed in a letter to No 10 Downing Street, which sought signatures during the recent General Election, calling for voting to finally be made accessible for people with sight loss. The letter was open for blind an…

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S2 Ep673: Blind Comedian And Folk Musician David Eagle At The Fringe 6:58

9d ago6:58

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David Eagle is a stand-up comedian and musician in Folk band 'The Young'uns'. He told Amelia about how the band began, taking his show 'The Eagle Is candid' to this year's Edinburgh Fringe and his upcoming appearance on Rosie Jones' Disability Comedy Extravaganza. 'The Eagle Is Candid' is on 9.30 pm at The Cabaret Voltaire for the Fringe - learn mo…

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579: TV Guide - Thursday 15th August 3:06

11d ago3:06

3:06

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep638: 'Down The Line' - Episode 3 12:38

6h ago12:38

12:38

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking ahead to the start of the Premier League, along with the latest results in Scotland.By RNIB Connect Radio

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